Rashun
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wise" or "prudent".
Name Census estimates that about 564 living Americans carry the first name Rashun. It is a predominantly male name (96.9% of registrations). The average person named Rashun today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashun births was 1979 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
564
~ 1 in 607,720 Americans
Peak year
1979
24 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,542
Tracked since 1973
Gender
Gender distribution for Rashun
Rashun leans heavily male at 96.9% of total registrations, but 18 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rashun as a male name
- Ranked #10,542 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 1998 (24 births)
Rashun as a female name
- Ranked #14,658 in 1990
- 5 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1979 (7 births)
Popularity
Rashun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rashun from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 171 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rashun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rashuns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Alabama, New Jersey, New York recorded the most babies named Rashun, while Tennessee, New York, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rashun
The name Rashun has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern region, originating from the Arabic language. It is believed to have derived from the word "Rashid," which means "rightly guided" or "following the right path." This name first appeared in historical records during the 7th century AD, coinciding with the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rashun was a prominent scholar and poet who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century AD. Known for his contributions to Arabic literature, his works have been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
In the 11th century, a renowned Islamic philosopher and theologian named Rashun al-Baghdadi made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His writings and teachings influenced generations of scholars and thinkers across the Muslim world.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 13th to the 20th century, the name Rashun was also found among the ranks of military leaders and administrators. One such figure was Rashun Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman official who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century.
In more recent times, the name Rashun has been carried by notable individuals in various fields. Rashun Naveed, an accomplished Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the late 20th century, was known for his exceptional batting skills and sportsmanship.
Another notable figure was Rashun Al-Khair, a Syrian-born philanthropist and humanitarian activist who dedicated his life to providing aid and support to underprivileged communities in the Middle East during the latter half of the 20th century.
While the name Rashun has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities across the globe, each lending their unique cultural interpretations and variations to its pronunciation and spelling.
People
Rashun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rashun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rashun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 564 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 607,720 US residents.
Is Rashun a common name?
We classify Rashun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 582 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rashun most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashun was 1979, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashun is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rashun a male name?
Yes, 96.9% of people registered as Rashun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.